Facilities Specialist
At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream-we’re making it reality.
For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.
At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.
We are looking for a Facilities Specialist to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report toFacilities Manager and based in Newark, DE. This is a fully on-site, in office role.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Performs routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on buildings and building systems requested by clients.
- Prioritizes daily activities and work order scheduling. Keeps management informed on progress and delays of all preventive maintenance work orders, related jobs, and other repair activities to help assist with efficient and adequate utilization of staff and resources.
- Ensures timely completion of properly authorized work orders in a cost effective manner.
- Responds to client questions on contracted maintenance activities and decisions in resolving problems in a professional and timely manner.
- Interacts courteously with the client staff, vendors and public; maintains effective working relationships with other staff; cooperates with and follows directions of Supervisor to effectively meet departmental and client objectives.
- Participates in safety training and meetings and uses safe working practices at all times.
- Responds to emergencies as requested and may coordinate after-hours work activities and repairs.
- Inspects completed work for conformance with requirements of local building and safety codes.
- Assists the Equipment Maintenance technicians on production line repairs, preventative maintenance, and equipment/facility upgrades.
- Executes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Install highly technical mechanical equipment according to the manufacturer’s recommendations in a timely manner for an optimal production timeline that avoids lengthy periods without loss of business.
- Complete periodic maintenance of equipment and machinery by following the recommended upkeep schedule throughout the life of the devices.
- Troubleshoot common issues with equipment and assist operators with getting back to a productive mode.
Skills and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
- 3 + years of proven facilities experience preferred
- Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Systems (CMMS) preferred
- Ability to work efficiently with cross functional team
- Ability to multitask and have the ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
- Ability to understand and resolve Facilities/Equipment repair issues independently
- Superior communication skills (written, verbal, and active listening)
- Highly motivated self-starter, capable of self-management with little to no oversight
- Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to establish effective cross-functional working relationships
- Must have knowledge of MS Office including Power Point, Excel, and Word
- Strong knowledge of skilled trades, such as HVAC, electrical or carpentry
- Excellent understanding of mechanical systems and parts
Physical Requirements (optional):
- Must be able to traverse property and facility to diagnose building issues and plan repairs or maintenance
- Must be physically able to perform repairs when needed
- Use hands and fingers to operate machinery controls and computers throughout the shift
- Visual acuity sufficient for product inspection and reading digital/printed materials
- Hearing ability to detect alarms and communicate effectively with staff
- Ability to perform essential tasks with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours per shift
- Occasionally lift/carry up to 50 lbs
- Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in required areas (safety glasses, safety-toed boots).
Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.
Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.